Tripod for grab n go scope

[Choulais]

Hello,

To complement my new Dob 8', I may buy a small grab n go refractor (not decided yet which one) but likely a 66m diameter apo.

I am looking for some guidance for buying the adequate tripod (manfrotto?)

Cheers

Choulais

[John]

I have been using a Skywatcher AZ-3 mount for sometime now and have used a number of scopes on it. For scopes up to 100mm (short tube) it provides a stable and very portable solution. One of it's big plus points is slow motion controls on both axis making some higher power work possible. They cost around £80 new I think.

John

[Stardust]

Hi

I'm using a Manfrotto 055PROB with a 410 geared head.

I use my ZS66, PST, Bins and camera (No not at the same time) so it's very versatile.

It's good with bins because it extends much higher than a standard photo tripod. I think you can but the looky through end at about 6feet. I'm very happy with the geared head, works a treat.

cheers

DAve

[Helen]

The Horizon tripod from Telescope House is just great - robust, easy to adjust, and with a very nice pan head and quick release plate.

http://www.telescopehouse.co.uk/page.aspx?theLang=001lngdef&pointerid=2BD66EC0E13C4123990448DC72BE56C5&action=lnk

Helen

[Choulais]

Thanks for your replies

Choulais